Japan space security policy

The Japanese government has drawn up its first set of policy guidelines on space security.

The Space Security Initiative calls for Japan to join international efforts aimed at countering rapidly expanding threats in outer space. The government's Space Development Strategy Headquarters adopted the document during its meeting on Tuesday.

The conference was chaired by Prime Minister Kishida Fumio. Kishida told that the human race is expanding its activities in outer space, and international competition is intensifying. He instructed relevant ministers to powerfully promote the government's space policies in an effort to make Japan a leader in space.